Viridans Flashcards
1
Q
General Properties
A
Gram positive cocci in chains
Catalase -
Alpha hemolysis
Optochin resistant
2
Q
Source
A
Normal flora of oropharynx. Colonizes GIT and GUT
3
Q
Transmission
A
Little is known. Some studies say toothbrushes
4
Q
Disease
A
Dental caries
Subacute bacterial endocarditis
intra abdominal infections
5
Q
Virulence Factors
A
Biofilm
Thrive on sucrose.
Use sucrose to form sticky glucan polymers
